LIVE from Radiance in Alaska

[IMNiles]

What is a "get out there menu"?

 

A good reason to go to Portofino. ;)

[AFT_LOVER]

since I will be getting on to my 8th deck AFT which better be ready for me to board.

 

How is the entertainment? Brilliance last April had -0- known folks. We were told half the crew & entertainment baled after panama canal. But for $600 for 14 nights, who can complain ;-) The new beds were great!

 

So they know the overrun of Polar Bears onboard, even a few with a PJ Breakfast, not me.

 

Was at NOAA Weather at the Airport for my weather report for the cruise. 50's with 60% rain (I hope at night) til Pacific week ending with 90's. Here at home in Cleveland, it is 63 right now after 85 yesterday. Lows in the 40's so I know it is time for Alaska. Rain all day too.

 

Food I don't complain about, as I love the presentation so I an order all appetizers to get the show I want if nothing in the entre area appeals to me.

 

So is there a DL (Diamond Lounge) for us to get coffee & continental breakfast at? Did you spy or ask Reyno who hasn't answered my email as yet. HO is for cocktails, but I fear that is too small for over 500 Diamonds.

[Murphy]

Hope everyone sailing this week continues to have an AWESOME!1! Time1!!

 

I plan to have a great trip when we board THIS FRIDAY! (I'm not excited or anything!)

 

We make our own good time and certainly don't sweat the small stuff! If my cabin's not ready when I board, I go check things out and/or eat first! It's not like I plan to go to sleep when I board for goodness sakes or that my cabin won't ever be ready!

 

Any extra amenities like a cup of coffee or a cocktail are truly appreciated as what they are, thank yous for being a return guest. If the crowds don't suit me, I go somewhere else. It's not like there aren't multiple place onboard to get a cocktail or food! RCCL doesn't OWE me anything. Whatever they put together as a thank you is appreciated!

 

Since our sailing is a C & A Member's cruise, I don't expect special treatment. Heck I know there are HUNDREDS of D/D+ member onboard. How could the crew make everyone of us the first on or the first off the ship? I hope others think about these numbers and put things into perspective!

 

As far as OBC goes... doesn't OBC stand for ONBOARD CREDIT? Doesn't that mean to cover things you SPEND ONBOARD? I personally never have a problem spending mine. I use it to pamper myself and do things I might not otherwise do if I had to cough up the cash for it!

 

And for goodness sakes, everyone ENJOY YOUR CRUISE!

[ckrobyn]

Hope everyone sailing this week continues to have an AWESOME!1! Time1!!

 

I plan to have a great trip when we board THIS FRIDAY! (I'm not excited or anything!)

 

We make our own good time and certainly don't sweat the small stuff! If my cabin's not ready when I board, I go check things out and/or eat first! It's not like I plan to go to sleep when I board for goodness sakes or that my cabin won't ever be ready!

 

Any extra amenities like a cup of coffee or a cocktail are truly appreciated as what they are, thank yous for being a return guest. If the crowds don't suit me, I go somewhere else. It's not like there aren't multiple place onboard to get a cocktail or food! RCCL doesn't OWE me anything. Whatever they put together as a thank you is appreciated!

 

Since our sailing is a C & A Member's cruise, I don't expect special treatment. Heck I know there are HUNDREDS of D/D+ member onboard. How could the crew make everyone of us the first on or the first off the ship? I hope others think about these numbers and put things into perspective! And for goodness sakes ENJOY YOUR CRUISE!

 

You have summed everything up so nicely ;)

 

Have a terrific cruise my dear friend! Take lots of pics!!

 

Love ya!((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

[Murphy]

You have summed everything up so nicely ;)

 

Have a terrific cruise my dear friend! Take lots of pics!!

 

Love ya!((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

 

Thank you my friend! (((((HUGS))))) right back at you! You'll get the WHOLE report! I promise!

[dirtgirl]

with this CL for GS+ only. With over 500 Diamonds onboard a member cruise, they need a DL with the Seattles Best coffeemaker for our free specialty coffee & continental breakfast in the AM. I HAVE TO HAVE MY LATTE or CAPPUCINO!!!!!

 

HO is quite small for that large number of Diamonds so I hope they got a big bar for us all. The free cocktails with the side dishes are a must for us.

 

I sent an email to RA_Concierge@rccl.com but heard -0-. Same with C&A.

Did you have an OBC? We always do & use i for tips & cash it out before leaving. But now I hear it cannot be used for casino or gratuties. I booked our excursions at home, so they can credit our VISA then.

 

You can always get free regular coffee up in the Windjammer, or from room service. Or, walk down to Lattetudes on deck 5 and order a special coffee. You will be charged for that, though. You do have some other options if there is no cappucino machine in the Diamond Lounge. Since you paid for a wonderful 14 day cruise, I don't think a few extra dollars going towards coffee could make that much of a difference.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[critterchick]

Well said, Murphy & DG! With all that's happened in my family, two-and four-legged, in the last week and with today's annual reminder of how fragile the universe is, worrying about free coffee doesn't even fall on my radar screen.

 

The Get Out There Menu should be served on the last night and called the "Get Out of Here, We Have to Get Ready for the Next Set of Passengers" menu. The corn-crusted tilapia (I think that's on the menu) is a waste of a poor fish.

[PH8]

I thought it was tempura Mahi Mahi the last night.......same night as turkey.......my least favorite night in the dining room...

[dirtgirl]

I saw all of those items on the menu while on the Serenade. The "Get out There" menu was served to us on the Wednesday. The turkey was definitely served on the last night.

 

Isn't it funny, or not, that we know the menus???:rolleyes:

[Host Kewlguy]

I thought it was tempura Mahi Mahi the last night.......same night as turkey.......my least favorite night in the dining room...

 

I love turkey night. Key lime pie is always on the menu that night also. ;)

[critterchick]

I like the key lime pie, too, and the steak offering isn't too bad, but I'm usually beefed out by the last night. The Go Away menu is served mid-week - have only been subjected to it once and can't remember the other offerings.

[GMoney]

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[GMoney]

quick post by iphone...so it'll be short...

 

Sailaway is commencing from skagway. We had the best day here. Bright sunshine, no clouds, and it mustve been 70 today. Sooooo nice. I hiked 6 miles and 3100 ft up to Upper Dewey Lake. Hike was taxing but the views were stellar.

 

Tomorrow is Skagway...

 

Murphy - love your attitude. Have a great cruise.

 

Entertainment has been so so; a decent comedian, very average magic act, and kelly montieth...

 

I have to say while i have to pack in 2 days, ive had a great 14 days at sea and 15 on land!

[Murphy]

quick post by iphone...so it'll be short...

 

Sailaway is commencing from skagway. We had the best day here. Bright sunshine, no clouds, and it mustve been 70 today. Sooooo nice. I hiked 6 miles and 3100 ft up to Upper Dewey Lake. Hike was taxing but the views were stellar.

 

Tomorrow is Skagway...

 

Murphy - love your attitude. Have a great cruise.

 

Entertainment has been so so; a decent comedian, very average magic act, and kelly montieth...

 

I have to say while i have to pack in 2 days, ive had a great 14 days at sea and 15 on land!

 

All I can say, is stop thinking about packing in 2 days and ENJOY the rest of your time onboard and land!!!!

[GMoney]

tomorrow is Sitka sorry

[cruzingduo]

I like the key lime pie, too, and the steak offering isn't too bad, but I'm usually beefed out by the last night. The Go Away menu is served mid-week - have only been subjected to it once and can't remember the other offerings.

 

 

We like the turkey on the last night and the key lime pie, makes us feel like we're in Florida. It's not the norm on a menu where we live. It is funny that we know the menus. The GOT menu had a penne dish, the cornmeal tilapia, parmesan crusted turkey tenderloins and slow roasted beef shoulder. If none of the entrees appeal to us we select from the always on then menu list - there's usually a steak & a chicken. We always find something we like. See you on Friday!

[jillybabes]

Patrick: Thanks again for the updates...We are so looking forward to boarding with the Wonderful Polar Bears on Friday...Hope to meet you one day on the high seas...Later, Jill:cool:

[AFT_LOVER]

For all the great news so we are ready for Friday. We are do into Vancouver at 10:30AM & using US Direct so no luggage til we see it on the ship. This I really like!!!

 

1 more day to live thru til we fly on Fri. Then 2 weeks of fun on the sea, which we look forward to each year. Hope to one day be onboard with you. Thanks again for chatting.

[GMoney]

AWESOME day today in Sitka, which is a beautiful place. Weather was perfect like Skagway; morning fog cleared to a nice sunny and warm day. Only I could get sunburnt in Alaska! :D

 

Did a great independent whale watching tour this am. Not quite as good as Icy Strait Point last week, but excellent nonetheless.

 

Tender process back to the ship was a bit of a disaster. Longest lines I've ever seen. At least it wasn't cold and raining!

 

Free internet appears to be over... :(

[My2Kitties]

For all the great news so we are ready for Friday. We are do into Vancouver at 10:30AM & using US Direct so no luggage til we see it on the ship. This I really like!!!

 

1 more day to live thru til we fly on Fri. Then 2 weeks of fun on the sea, which we look forward to each year. Hope to one day be onboard with you. Thanks again for chatting.

 

 

Are you flying direct? We were set up for US Direct but we had to change plans in Toronto so we were no longer US Direct...friends flying on a different flight were US Direct also but because of all the delays they arrived in Vancouver after 2:00...

Either way have a wonderful time...

[WhenIsOurNextCruise]

AWESOME day today in Sitka, which is a beautiful place. Weather was perfect like Skagway; morning fog cleared to a nice sunny and warm day. Only I could get sunburnt in Alaska! :D

 

Did a great independent whale watching tour this am. Not quite as good as Icy Strait Point last week, but excellent nonetheless.

 

Tender process back to the ship was a bit of a disaster. Longest lines I've ever seen. At least it wasn't cold and raining!

 

Free internet appears to be over... :(

Just wondering if you had free internet in your cabin, which I'm guessing is a suite. I'm also guessing it is dial up - right?

 

I know, if you have time to respond, that you are paying - so please be brief!

 

Thanks, and can't wait to take your place on the ship - but sorry you have to leave your wonderful vacation!

 

Cathy

[truthandkeidy]

 

Did a great independent whale watching tour this am. Not quite as good as Icy Strait Point last week, but excellent nonetheless.

 

Free internet appears to be over... :(

 

...as well as your cruise! Have a safe journey back home.

 

In case you missed this on your other thread...Whale watching in ISP with F.I.S.H.E.S.

 

 

Trudy and Keith

[GMoney]

...as well as your cruise! Have a safe journey back home.

 

In case you missed this on your other thread...Whale watching in ISP with F.I.S.H.E.S.

 

 

Trudy and Keith

 

Hi Guys - I'm in the SEA airport on my way home and viewed your video on my iPhone- it looks great! I look forward to seeing it on my mac at home.

[GMoney]

Just wondering if you had free internet in your cabin, which I'm guessing is a suite. I'm also guessing it is dial up - right?

 

I know, if you have time to respond, that you are paying - so please be brief!

 

Thanks, and can't wait to take your place on the ship - but sorry you have to leave your wonderful vacation!

 

Cathy

 

Actually, it was the Internet station thru out the ship that came up free. They were slow, but no slower than usual. I didn't ask why...

[mitaxi]

Patrick & Stephen - just read thru your "live" sorry I missed it..too busy on m y cruise last week to catch up till now....

 

rtb - Ron & Pat - delivered your note...:D..he was surprised to hear I had something from you two.

 

Great time - can't wait to get thru all my pics.

 

oh yes...the "get out there" menu does not get any better the second time thru...LOL

 

MIchele